Jesus Gonzalez
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Resourceful Energy Industry Professional with extensive field experience in oil & gas and wind energy projects, currently specializing in recruitment. Expertise includes equipment operation, soil stabilization, and crew leadership. Leverage hands-on experience to identify and place qualified candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals for performance and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Reviewed resumes and conducted phone screens while overseeing candidate pipelines to effectively identify top talent.
- Screened resumes to identify qualified candidates for various positions.
- Coordinated candidate communication throughout the recruitment process to ensure timely updates and engagement.
- Leveraged applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate information management and track progress.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
Work Force Development
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated proper equipment handling techniques to ensure safety compliance.
- Evaluated trainees' performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Maintained training records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while using equipment.
Site Foreman
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervised daily site operations ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Led wick drain operations, enhancing site drainage efficiency.
- Inspected work quality regularly to ensure adherence to Bechtel's standards and specifications.
- Conducted safety meetings, increasing hazard awareness and reinforcing best practices among workers.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities between different trades or departments.
- worked in mixing and soil stabilization
- Assisted in levee construction operations, ensuring project objectives were met.
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Industrial Company, TIC
Angleton, Texas
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to support construction and infrastructure projects.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery operations and safety practices.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
Cable Install Foreman
Robinson Brothers Construction
Kulm, North Dakota
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated daily tasks and schedules to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines on job sites.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Installed junction boxes underground to ensure reliable electrical connections at job sites.
- cable runs for wind mills
- stabbing cable into wind turbine basements
- Performed backfill operations to restore site integrity and comply with safety regulations after utility installations.
- Operated heavy equipment to support construction and excavation tasks.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cash Construction Company
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated heavy machinery to support construction and infrastructure projects.
- Operated padder excavator for construction projects
- Completed backfill operations for excavation sites, restoring site integrity and preparing for subsequent construction phases
- Executed bore pulls for utility installations, facilitating successful infrastructure deployment
- Installed cables for windmill projects, ensuring proper connectivity and functionality
- loading and loading wire spools with loader
BCS
Bechtel
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated light equipment to facilitate timely completion of construction and maintenance projects.
- Followed company safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies and materials from delivery vehicles onto pallets or shelves, ensuring organized workflow using hand-trucks or forklifts.
- Assisted in installation of concrete forms and structures to support project specifications and quality standards.
- Built stormwater control systems such as culverts and catch basins.
- Installed formwork for concrete slabs and foundations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX05-2017
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Resume screening
- Interview coordination
- Applicant tracking systems
- Project coordination
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Recruiter
Bechtel
06.2025 - Current
Work Force Development
Bechtel
02.2025 - 06.2025
Site Foreman
Bechtel
05.2023 - 02.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Industrial Company, TIC
04.2022 - 04.2023
Cable Install Foreman
Robinson Brothers Construction
06.2021 - 03.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cash Construction Company
09.2019 - 05.2021
BCS
Bechtel
03.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School